Cost Clerk

Cost Clerk / Project Administrator – A46 Infrastructure Project

Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Salary: £24,800–£32,000 dependent on experience
Contract: Six-month fixed-term contract
Hours: Full-time
Benefits: Pension contributions of up to 10%, life assurance, 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and additional employee benefits

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting a Cost Clerk / Project Administrator to join the site-based delivery team working on a major A46 highways infrastructure project near Stoneleigh, Warwickshire.

This is a six-month fixed-term contract offering the opportunity to support the commercial and operational delivery of a significant civil engineering scheme scheduled for completion towards the end of 2026.

The project involves major improvements to the A46 junction, including a new bridge and redesigned slip roads intended to reduce congestion, improve safety and provide additional capacity for future growth.

You’ll work closely with the Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyor and operational teams, ensuring that project costs are captured accurately and that the team receives reliable administrative and commercial support.

The Role

This is a varied position combining cost administration, project reporting and general site-office support. Your responsibilities will include:

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Recording and validating labour, plant, equipment and subcontractor costs

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Raising purchase orders and processing goods receipts

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Supporting invoice processing and resolving cost queries

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Maintaining accurate commercial records, databases and project documentation

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Providing information for project reporting, forecasting and cost control

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Assisting with monthly reporting and cost value reconciliations

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Supporting payroll and timesheet administration

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Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams

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Ensuring records are maintained in line with GDPR and company procedures

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Providing wider administrative support to help the site office run efficiently

About You

You’ll ideally have previous experience as a Cost Clerk, Project Administrator, Commercial Administrator, Site Administrator or in a similar support role within construction, civil engineering, highways or infrastructure.

Experience of cost capture, purchase orders, goods receipting and invoice processing would be particularly valuable. You should also be comfortable working with financial or commercial systems and handling detailed information accurately.

Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills are essential, along with the ability to manage several priorities and meet deadlines in a busy project environment.

You’ll be organised, proactive and detail-focused, with the confidence to communicate effectively with commercial teams, site-based colleagues, suppliers and other project stakeholders.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive:

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Salary of £24,800–£32,000, dependent on experience

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Six-month fixed-term contract

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Pension scheme with combined contributions of up to 10%

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Life assurance at four times basic salary

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25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, pro rata

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Holiday purchase and selling scheme

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Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

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Access to ongoing professional development

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Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and other services

The Company

You’ll be joining a highly regarded international infrastructure and construction specialist with an established presence across the UK.

The business delivers major projects within the highways, civil engineering, airfield and infrastructure sectors and is recognised for investing in its people, promoting professional development and delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cost Clerk or construction administrator to contribute to a major highways project while working alongside an experienced commercial and operational team.

Apply today for further information and a confidential discussion